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Hands pulling a single strand from six-strand embroidery floss

Do You Separate Embroidery Floss? How Many Strands to Use

Yes, usually. Embroidery floss is 6 thin strands twisted together, and most hand embroidery uses 2 to 3 of them. How to separate floss without tangles and how many strands to use for outlines, fills and lettering.

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